We are a group of veterans dedicated to preserving the memory of the Cold War. Asking for recognition for the "Cold Warriors", so long forgotten. We are also reaching out to all our brother and sister veterans. We are asking Congress to authorize a Cold War Victory Medal to all who served honorably during the Cold War, from 1945 to 1991

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Left Out In The Cold Again

The Senate and the House of Representatives have both released their versions of theNational Defense Authorization Act 2010.

Neither version had a provision for a Cold War Victory/Service Medal, much to our dismay.It seems the Cold War Veterans continue to receive the cold shoulder from Congress andDoD.

It is still possible to have a stand alone bill introduced, much as Secretary Clinton did whenshe was in the Senate. We are still attempting to convince Senators and Representatives tointroduce legislation for this year.

It could also be done by an amendment to the NDAA 2010, and hope that it does get attachedand not removed during senate/house committee meetings.

Also President Obama could use an executive order to authorize a medal. On at least twooccasions during the campaign then Senator Obama stated he felt a Cold War Medal shouldbe given to all who served honorably.

So now everyone please contact your elected officials ask them to introduce legislation, orbe a cosponsor when someone else does introduce a bill.

You can also contact President Obama to ask him if he will indeed do the right thing for our veterans.

Remember this year is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and 17 years sincethe end of the Cold War, a perfect time for our country to honor our veterans and keep thepromises that were made when these veterans joined the military.

Do it now and do it often. Do not let our congress stonewall veterans any longer.

Asbestos and the U.S. Navy Cancer risk

Cold War-era Veterans may potentially develop mesothelioma due to the use and presence of asbestos in military applications. Navy vessels posed a high risk prior to the 1970s while military facilities utilized throughout that period also contained high quantities of the mineral. Cold War veterans with mesothelioma symptoms should seek professional medical help to obtain a diagnosis and seek treatment for mesothelioma as soon as possible.